National Laboratory Manager
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Job Description
Whats the job
This role presents a promotional opportunity for Lab Coordinators to apply and further yourcareer development. Reporting to Ashley Hillsley Academic Director Health and Education the successful candidate will join a passionate team dedicated to delivering an exceptional student learning experience at Torrens University Australia.
The National Laboratory Manager provides operational leadership of all specialist teaching laboratories across the Health and Education faculty nationally. The role is responsible for ensuring consistent high-quality support for academic programs and student learning outcomes through the management of laboratory staff resources and compliance obligations.
This position leads a national team of Laboratory Coordinators Laboratory Technicians and Laboratory Assistants. The National Laboratory Manager leads process review and improvement national alignment of laboratory operations equipment specification for meeting curriculum delivery needs lab workforce capability and development driving innovation and efficiency in lab environments and upholding safety and accreditation standards.
In this role you will:
Lead the delivery of a consistent compliant and student-ready laboratory service nationally across all health programs and campuses.
Develop and implement a national laboratory operations framework and ensure all labs nationally meet academic WHS and industry-specific requirements.
Provide laboratory related support for practical teaching simulation and assessments resource allocation and coordination across teams.
Collaborate with academic staff to ensure lab environments are aligned to curriculum requirements and support student learning outcomes.
Oversee budget use procurement and asset lifecycle management across all lab locations.
Manage lab-related external vendor supplier and partner relationships to ensure market competitive pricing and service requirements are met
Ensure laboratory setup and maintenance supports the academic calendar and program learning objectives.
Support initiatives that enhance simulation-based learning digital integration and innovative teaching tools in labs
This is a full-time permanent position.
To read more about the role please click here for Job Description.
As part of the recruitment process for this role a video submission will be required. More information will be provided after closing date to candidates.
Who you are:
To be successful in this role you will have:
Bachelors degree in Health Sciences Biomedical Sciences Laboratory Technology Nursing or a related discipline.
Postgraduate qualification in leadership WHS education or a Health-related discipline (desirable).
Working with Children Check (WWCC) .
5 years experience in a health clinical or science laboratory environment ideally with exposure to education and simulation delivery
Demonstrated leadership experience preferably in a multi-location or national context
Strong understanding of higher education and vocational training environments including curriculum-led lab support.
Experience managing technical teams budgets inventory and stakeholder relationships
Prior experience in a higher education environment would be highly regarded but not essential
Budget management experience is preferred but not essential
We encourage career growth and internal mobility:
As we continue to establish ourselves as a truly global university we never lose sight of our people-centric approach. Hiring internally we support professional development career advancement and personal aspirations to make your working life at Torrens Global Education Services (TUA/Think Education/MDS) a more rewarding experience. Recognising the talent and contributions of our employees weve built a culture that celebrates community collaboration and innovation where people love what they do.
Hiring process
We aim to provide you with the necessary information you need at each stage of this process to put your best self forward. Should you have accessibility requirements or needs please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier free application process as we have a Reasonable Adjustment Procedure in place to support you through the recruitment process.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to respond to every applicant.
Applications close: Wednesday August 6 2025
Job reference:R27859
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
